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03/14/2013

Google Reader Alternatives

July 1, 2013 Google Reader will be shutting down. I am investigating options for those of us devoted to the service for our blog reading obsession. Quickly though, for those of you looking for alternatives here are some options for web base browsing:

Create an Archive: Either way you go you are going to want to export your feeds: Visit the Google Takeout page for Reader. It will generate an archive file of your subscriptions. Click “Create Archive.”

Once the file is complete, click download and save the .zip file to a folder on your desktop. Double click to unarchive the file. You should find a folder called “[email protected]”.

Most of these will allow you to import your feeds and at the very least you will have an archive of your carefully curated blogs.

No, because they crawl through email to boost their information for Google Search - I would be surprised if mail disappeared. They are also now in the phone field and they need Chrome to run on mobile so that is safe too. - Things just change.

I just saw someone complaining about Bloglines - I am thinking that Blog Lovin isnt for me either...I just dont like the interface.

To be honest, I liked the PC, chunky interface of Google Reader - it was straight forward and fast loading. I really want something similar. I have over 1000 blogs to load and everything else wants to be a magazine. The perfect solution is out there - I know it! - Jackie

I am currently loving Feedly. I like being able to play with all of the display options, and sorting the feeds into categories. I poked at Bloglovin' and Pulse, and wasn't really impressed with either one. I am hoping that Feedly doesn't suddenly start doing weird things on me, as I hate floundering around looking for the right fit in apps and such.